Chemonics seeks experts for an anticipated agriculture project with USAID in Malawi. The project will seek to improve private sector competitiveness, reduce poverty, and increase food security and nutrition by developing competitive agricultural value chains that engage smallholder farmers in Feed the Future districts in southern and central Malawi. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
We are seeking technical specialists in the following areas:
- Production, processing, and marketing of groundnut, soybean, and horticultural value chains
- Storage and post-harvest handling
- Business service provider provision and enterprise development
- Farmer association development
- Market linkages
- Market information systems
- Policy development
- Cross-border trade
- Agricultural/rural finance
- Gender
- Nutrition
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree preferred in agriculture, economics, or a related area
- Proven record in successfully delivering technical assistance
- Proven managerial/supervisory experience as well as strong writing and interpersonal skills
- Experience with USAID highly preferred
- Experience working collaboratively with the government of Malawi, international donors, and local organizations
- At least 10 years of experience promoting agricultural production and marketing and policy reform
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Fluency in English required; fluency in Chichewa a plus
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a CV, a cover letter, and three references to MalawiAgRecruit@Chemonics.com with technical expertise listed in the subject line by May 1, 2015. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification formand submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.comwith only "Technical Expertise – Malawi" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.
